Managers of Wealth Offshore

Trio of appointments at Preston Legal

Their experience and expertise will be invaluable in the next stage of our growth

Carey Olsen advises clean energy startup Nextron Energia on Series Seed funding round

The Series Seed funding round was driven by Valor Capital Group and greentech venture capital fund Barn Investimentos.

Cayman Court extends the timing of factual evidence in section 238 proceedings until third party disclosure is completed

Sina Corporation effected a take-private merger in the Cayman Islands.

Cayman Update: Return of Mistaken Payments held on Constructive Trust

The Court accepted that no benefit could have accrued to a payor in respect of a Mistaken Payment and that the Company would have been fixed with this knowledge at the time of receipt.

Largest Unfair Dismissal Compensation Award Ordered - Update for Employers in Ireland

The investigation and disciplinary meeting were held in close succession and the employment was terminated.

Contentious Probate in Guernsey: Dependency Claims

Such a claim is made to the Guernsey court and is in essence, a request that the Court make an order to change the way in which a deceased testator’s estate be distributed.

Careful consideration of comity when winding up a Cayman company

The winding up order was unopposed and Doyle J was satisfied that the company was insolvent.

Dublin-based Leman Solicitors becomes Ogier Leman following merger with international law firm Ogier

The firm practices the laws of BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg, with Ireland now added as a result of the merger.

Standing to challenge the decisions of BVI office holders

While the US proceedings were ongoing, in April 2013, the Trustee applied to the BVI High Court to restore the Company into liquidation.

Choosing between BVI and Cayman for going offshore

This is a complex matter that requires consideration of all of the client’s circumstances, including the proposed nature of the business of the offshore company, any expansion and financing plans, and the client’s specific structuring objectiv

Loeb Smith Partner Peter Vas recognised in ALB Offshore Client Choice List 2022

Peter is also described as “very responsive” in the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific.

Russian-owned asset manager put into administration by Guernsey regulator

The Commission felt it necessary to take these steps, in these particular circumstances, in order to protect the interests of investors and the reputation of the Bailiwick as a financial centre given the ongoing impact of sanctions resulting from the Russ

Cayman court revisits winding up petitions against general partners

This decision will be welcomed by the private equity industry in particular

Maples Group Welcomes 13 New Associates to its Irish Law Firm

These new appointments form part of the international law firm's annual promotions.

New Law Journal: Overview of Insolvency in the Channel Islands

The former is principally based on UK's Companies Act 1985, the latter on Jersey's ancient customary law.

Ogier advises A SPAC II Acquisition Corp on US$185 million SPAC IPO

The units issued by the company started trading under the ticker symbol "ASCBU" on NASDAQ on 3 May 2022.

Two Hong Kong Partners recognised in the ALB Asia’s Offshore Client Choice List 2022

The ALB Offshore Client Choice List recognises outstanding lawyers from offshore law firms

Claims Involving Cayman Islands Exempted Limited Partnerships

While these are somewhat technical issues, commencing proceedings against the correct party in a manner that avoids, as far is possible, arguments that the proceedings have been commenced incorrectly will save time and cost and avoid the risk of the proce

£1.9 million of seized funds returned to Nigeria

After today (19 May), the Royal Court granted the Attorney General's application to forfeit the funds.

Privy Council Decision on Directors Duties and Concurrent Findings of Fact

By its judgment, the Board provides welcome clarity on the law concerning directors' duties and on appeals against concurrent findings of fact by the courts below.